Classroom Resources

We support members of the Mayor's
Coalition for Literacy through sharing relevant,
effective classroom resources proven to help adult learners become
more literate and prepared for the workforce and the future.

Educational Resources

MyGED™ is an
online portal that serves as the central hub for all 2014 GED
student resources. Students can sign up for free, find preparation
tools, schedule their GED®
test, check their scores, receive personalized study
recommendations to improve their scores, and get support for
college and career transitions. Also in MyGED™, your students can
take "GED Ready™: The Official Practice Test," which will tell them
if they're ready to pass the real thing.

Mango
Languages is an interactive computer software
programs that teaches learners a foreign language at their own pace
and in a fun way. This program is available for free with a valid
Houston Public Library
card.

Professional Development Resources

Literacy
Texas is the statewide literacy coalition for
Texas, connecting and equipping literacy programs through
resources, training, networking and advocacy.

Program Resources

TCALL is a
Center of the College of Education and Human Development at Texas
A&M University, housed in the Department of Educational
Administration and Human Resource Development. It's mission is to
provide a centralized resource for collaborative networking,
knowledge, and service for those meeting the literacy needs of
adult learners and their families.

Did You Know?

In addition to providing member organizations with classroom
resources, HCL also offers best literacy practices in three demonstration learning centers,
located in areas of Houston where the need is greatest. Visit one
of our demonstration centers to learn various aspects of running an
adult literacy center including, curriculum resources, data entry,
center management, and much more.

Our Mission

In order to boost the economy of Houston, Houston Center for
Literacy strengthens providers of adult education who, in turn,
provide necessary skills for underemployed citizens to fulfill
their potential and become economically self-sufficient.

Our Vision

We envision a city where every adult is equipped with the
basic skills they need to qualify for jobs that will allow them to
support their families and thrive as prosperous, independent,
successful members of our society.